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Solutions to the Halloween crossword in the Oct. 17 paper.

Halloween crossword solutions

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor October 17, 2024

Across 5. In Crystal Lake my body drowned (Jason) 9. Welcome to the Bates Motel (Psycho) 10. Who you gonna call? (Ghostbusters) 12. All...

Homecoming word search solutions

Homecoming word search solutions

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor October 17, 2024

Racer One and jockey Madison Presley run down the the front stretch of the track.

The jockey behind Racer One: Madison Presley

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor October 17, 2024

One of the University’s biggest traditions resides in the presence of Racer One, Murray State’s victory lap running horse and jockey duo. A tradition...

The Homecoming parade procession features Greek organizations, Racer One, Homecoming nominees and more.

Homecoming parade full of holiday cheer

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor October 17, 2024

It wouldn’t be a proper Homecoming celebration here at Murray State without a parade to light up Main Street. The annual event brings out the creativity...

Photo courtesy of Ed Rode.
Ed Rode stands in his photography exhibition ‘Songwriter Musician’ in the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Virginia.

Photography book illuminates seasoned career

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

A Murray State professor’s recently published coffee table book documents a long-term project of his commercial photography business in Nashville, Tennessee. Ed...

Get to know the Amendments on the upcoming ballot.

Amendments consume civilian’s interest

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

We hear it every four years: My vote doesn’t matter because my state will vote for this presidential candidate. But if you don’t vote this November,...

'Snow White' production graced the Johnson Theatre as the annual children's show.

‘Snow White’ hits the theatre stage

Madison Miller, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

A child’s imagination is a place of great possibilities, adventures and discoveries. It’s a world where stick figures come to life, castles are drawn...

Joan Higginbotham offers advice on leadership and preservation.

Retired astronaut explores experience beyond Earth

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Last Thursday, Murray State welcomed a guest speaker with advice on how to overcome any challenge on Earth and beyond. Joan Higginbotham is a retired...

'Women and Music' recital featured performances by professors, highlighting the contributions of women in music.

Recital highlights diversity of women in music

Madison Miller, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Before the first note, the room was full of a quiet, energetic anticipation. This was more than a recital; it was a celebration of the women who have shaped...

Sid Easley lecture speaker Don Doyle discusses his newest book.

Easley lecture covers post-Lincoln global reformation

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor September 25, 2024

As a part of the annual Sid Easley lectures, the history department invited Don Doyle, a former professor of history at the University of South Carolina,...

The community teams together to celebrate Pride.

Murray community celebrates Pride

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

Murray residents enjoyed a fun-filled day of LGBTQ+ pride festivities on Saturday, Sept. 21. Charlie Heeke, vice president of the Murray KY Pride board,...

Murray's pride festival begins tonight and will host events throughout the weekend.

Murray pride festival kicks off

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

The Murray Pride festival kicks off tonight at 6 p.m., Corvette Lanes will host a family bowling night at 1415 Main St.  The festivities will resume...

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